January 31, 2007 - At around 20:30hrs South Windam, Windam Center, and Willimantic were dispatched to a well involved house fire with civilians trapped. Willimantic Eng-201 and Tower 101 arrived to find heavy fire from A,B,C sides of a raised ranch. While Willimantic firefighters were performing a rescue the fire flashed burning the on duty captain. The Captain was taken to WCMH and later transferred to Bridgeport burn center for treatment. 2 firefighters were also transported, 1 for cardiac related illness and 1 for a knee injury. The civilian was prononunced at the scene. The Windam and State FMO are investigating
Willimantic Tower 101 in front of the building
Willimantic and Windam firefighters work to overhaul the fire
Windam firefighters used tarps to shield the deceased from the public
Willimantic Tower 101 in front of the building
Willimantic and Windam firefighters work to overhaul the fire
Windam firefighters used tarps to shield the deceased from the public
Willimantic Eng-201 with Tower 101
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